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Establishment of the National Ocean Office
by Republic of Vanuatu (Government)
The National Ocean Office will be established within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to implement the National Ocean Policy
Progress reports
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
Type of commitment
  • Integrated Coastal Management
  • Marine Spatial Planning
  • Large Marine Ecosystem approach
  • Ecosystem-based Adaptation
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
Type of commitment
  • No take marine protected area
  • Marine protected area with partial protection
  • Multiple use marine protected area
  • Locally or community managed marine areas
  • MPA management and/or enforcement
December 2018
National Ocean Office established
In-kind contribution
Vanuatu government appropriations
Basic information
Time-frame: June 2017 - December 18
Partners
IUCN
Ocean Basins
  • South Pacific
Beneficiary countries
Other beneficaries
Contact information
Toney Tevi, Mr, ttevi@vanuatu.gov.vu, +6785542928
Port Vila
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